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Cambodian migrants' kin to testify in trafficking case
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/01/2017
» Parents of Cambodian human trafficking victims who were rescued from fishing boats in the southern border province of Ranong have travelled to Thailand to testify for their children in court.
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Advocates want equality for lesbians
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/01/2017
» Thai society has yet to understand, respect, and treat people who are different based on gender and ethnic identities in a way which would prevent hate speech and eventually hate crimes, according to gender diversity advocates.
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Migrant workers need full protection
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 17/12/2016
» Having worked as a domestic helper for a Thai family for five years, Kon has blended in well with her neighbourhood. Most people are not aware she is a migrant worker.
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'Decent work' still a dream for many in Asean
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» Thailand, Asean and the Mekong Subregion still do not have decent rights-based regulations and safety nets in place to ensure justice for migrants, say non-government organisations.
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Speaking out for migrants
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/12/2016
» Governments of origin, transit and destination must all do more to ensure fairer treatment of migrant workers around the world by implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), according to activists in the field.
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The difficulty of making a career in South Korea
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/10/2016
» There were plenty of furtive glances among the 100 or so Thais gathered at the temple southwest of Seoul. Though still only autumn, some wrapped themselves in thick winter clothing.
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Joshua Wong due to mark Oct 6 events
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/09/2016
» Lessons learned from the youth-led Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong will be conveyed by Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong for the 40th commemorations of Thailand's Oct 6, 1976, massacre.
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The Lady comes calling
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 20/06/2016
» The visit this week by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi will certainly brighten the spirits of the sombre Thai people and could also lift the profile of the Thai junta and Myanmar's top leader.
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Fruit firm abused migrant workers, Hall tells trial
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 03/06/2016
» Defending himself as a witness in a defamation case filed by global pineapple supplier Natural Fruit Co Ltd, British activist Andy Hall said Thursday migrant workers at the plaintiff's factory in Prachuap Khiri Khan were underaged and underpaid.
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Disabled rights in line for Asean boost, says expert
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 23/05/2016
» The Thai representative on the Asean human rights body has pledged to accelerate work on people with disabilities during his second term after he was reappointed quietly by the Foreign Ministry.
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